The legal landscape both in Europe and the United States shifted sizably in 2025 through a series of significant policy changes and evolving enforcement priorities. The result is an unpredictable enforcement landscape and an even greater need to thoughtfully tailor corporate compliance programs to reflect evolving risk profiles.

Join members of McDermott Will & Schulte’s Global White-Collar & Government Investigations Group as they address these recent developments and how different organizations are responding.

Discussion topics will include: 

• Recent announcements from the US Department of Justice leadership, how they are impacting cross-border enforcement and compliance priorities, and what is likely in store in 2026
• The new UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, including seismic changes to corporate criminal liability, how the law applies to companies outside of the UK, and what companies must do now
• European updates on whistleblowing protection, the proposed EU Directive on Combatting Corruption, the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce Alliance, Sapin II law and challenges related to French regulators, and continued enforcement efforts

Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is pending. McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is an approved provider and can provide credit in California, Illinois, and New York. McDermott Will & Schulte is a sponsor and will apply for credit in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia when lawyers licensed in these jurisdictions are in attendance. We can issue reciprocal credit for lawyers licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. For all other jurisdictions not listed, attendees will be provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance that they may use to self-apply for CLE credit in their state of admission. Attendees should contact their state’s CLE board for current rules, regulations, and guidance.